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Welcome from the Del Mar track near San Diego, where the second day of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. It also represents the concluding day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious 40-year career.

Full Running Order

Here is the full schedule of events for today at Del Mar, displaying start times in GMT:

• 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race was expected to be among the more competitive editions of this distinctive seven-furlong competition for female horses. Yet, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals earlier today, including top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the field looks much smaller, but conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants include Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, however focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each holding solid form. The US-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose significant threats, especially Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

With just over a quarter-hour until post time for the Filly & Mare Sprint, the latest odds on the US tote include:

• 4/5 Hope Road
• 3-1 Splendora
• 5-1 Richi
• 9-1 Vahva
• 11/1 Praying
• 14-1 Haulin Ice
• 16-1 Zeitlos

Additional Highlights

Beyond Dettori’s rides, additional standouts in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to end a long winless streak for French-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic race offers a thrilling matchup featuring the leading trio from last year’s running and two of the top three from the Kentucky Derby.

Stay tuned for ongoing updates and outcomes throughout Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.